THANKFUL TO BE BLESSED

“Now one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him THANKS. And he was a Samaritan” – Luke 17:15-16

On this last day of the first half or the year, I am exceedingly THANKFUL to be BLESSED: “…be THANKFUL to Him, and bless His name” (Psa.100:4b). In Luke 17, ten lepers were healed, but only one returned to say “Thank You”! The Lord Jesus noted this: “Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” (v.18). Our Father-God is highly expectant for us to actively express our gratitude for the Fullness of His blessings. Like the leper with a grateful heart, I return “to give glory to God” (v.18). Without an iota of doubt, the Lord has been gracious to me and all mine. I trust you can say the same.

Let me recount few of God’s numerous promises and provisions in my life:

“Of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace” (Jh.1:16). In Christ, I have access to the Fullness of God’s blessings. This month, the Lord ushered me – by the Spirit of wisdom and revelation – into diverse realms of the Fullness of His Blessings.

God’s grace has enabled me to measure up to His standards of blessedness. His grace has qualified me with the character and qualities, as well as the rewards of the Blessed Person – happy, fully satisfied, and fully fulfilled. As I fear the Lord and delight greatly in His commandments, I continually enjoy His favor, and His multifaceted acts of kindness and goodness.

As the Holy Spirit enables me to obey God’s Word and serve His cause, I am spending my days in prosperity, and my weeks, months, and years in divine pleasures. As I say “Yes” to God, my way is paved for life-changing blessings to flow into my domain. Like He did for Peter by the lake, the Lord is turning my material lack and relational emptiness into something splendid for His Glory. By His Grace, on all matters of life and destiny, I have crossed the threshold of obedience into the Fullness of Blessings!

As the Lord empowers me to walk in the Way of Righteousness, His blessings are resting perpetually on my head. I have received righteousness from the God of my salvation, and therefore abounding in His innumerable blessings. The Living God gives me richly all things to enjoy as I abide under His Showers of Blessing!

By the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, life’s battles shall never hinder God’s blessings from flowing into my life. I have received peace to overcome life’s problems, and grace to be cheerful through all fiery trials. Through all of life’s challenges, I continue to partake of His life-giving and eternal blessings. God has brought me to Berachah, and turned my battles into blessings (2Chr.20)!

The Lord has taught me to focus on, cherish, and pursue eternal treasures above temporal pleasures. He has caused me to know the joyful sound, and to walk in Covenant Blessings – “in the light of His countenance” (Psa.89:15). He has covenanted to prosper, beautify, and glorify my destiny; and His covenant He shall never break! Like a shield, I am surrounded with and basking in His Favor.

As I walk in His Word, the Fullness of God’s Blessings come upon, and overtake me: locational, family, material, occupational, economic, territorial, and every spiritual and “In Christ” blessing. Divine distinction, dynamism, victory, increase, promotion, and peace are my portions. I am blessed with a marvellous marriage, happy home, profitable parenting, flourishing family, fulfilling friendship, and rewarding work. I am blessed from Zion, with long and fulfilling life, to enjoy the good of my lands with my children and grandchildren. I am a recipient of the sure blessings of David. I am blessed in all my ways!

Of the ten lepers that were healed, the only one who received the fullness of joy was the one who returned to give glory to God, because God crowned his healing with wholeness. By the banner of God’s blessings I move into the Fullness of Joy and Strength!